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University Theatre stages ‘No Exit’
The door is open. Any of the three characters is free to leave at any time. None does. One of them observes, "Hell ... is other people." Clearly, each prefers "No Exit" from their own hell, as rendered in Jean-Paul Sartre's existential classic. The University Theatre's production will continue its run at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 9-11, in Vilas Hall's Hemsley Theatre.
Choral Union, Symphony Orchestra join for ‘Requiem’
In the mid-1860s, composer Johannes Brahms encountered death in two personal encounters: his close friend and mentor Robert Schumann and Brahms' own mother. Seeking to comfort himself and others dealing with similar circumstances, Brahms composed Ein Deutsches Requiem, Op. 45, which the Choral Union and Symphony Orchestra will present on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11 and 12.
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Ringlingville USA: The Stupendous Story of Seven Siblings and Their Stunning Circus Success Jerry Apps, professor emeritus, continuing and vocational education…
Police raise funds for Special Olympics
At 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10, a ladder truck from the Madison Fire Department will lift UW Police Detective Carol Ann Glassmaker and Sgt. Kari Sasso, along with two city firefighters, up to the roof of the ShopKo store at 7401 Mineral Point Road.
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Resources help students with end-of-semester stress
With final exams scheduled to begin Thursday, Dec. 16, the workload for many UW–Madison students is steadily increasing. Added stress, anxiety and pressure frequently accompany the final round of tests, research papers and presentations.
Partners in Giving pledges increase
Organizers of the Partners in Giving campaign are smiling this month. Dollar totals and donor numbers at the university were up significantly from last year when the annual charitable workplace campaign officially concluded Nov. 30.
Recent sightings
Unexpected beauty The greenhouses under construction on Walnut Street offer a surprising view as they are illuminated by car and…
Madison spirit drives Peace Corps
UW-Madison and the United States Peace Corps have a bond like few other institutions.
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Backward Glance
Daryl Buss was named dean of the School of Veterinary Medicine. Buss previously had been chair of the department of physiological sciences at…
Roller named senior assistant to dean of Letters and Science
College of Letters and Science Associate Dean Judi Roller has been named senior assistant for cross-college initiatives and diversity initiatives at the graduate level.
Elvehjem to host David Klamen exhibition
OK, what do you get when you cross a supermarket bar code with an old master painting? Answer: Artist David Klamen.
WCER names new director
Adam Gamoran, professor of sociology and educational policy studies, has been selected as director of the Wisconsin Center for Education Research in the School of Education.
Cartography pioneer, UW scholar dies at 89
The scholar who created what is universally considered "the map of the world" has died at the age of 89.
Announcements
Lectures Committee seeks applications The Lectures Committee is soliciting applications from departments, academic programs and registered student organizations for support of public…
Tickets available for Outback Bowl
Tickets for the 2004 Outback Bowl in Tampa, Fla., are available.
Friends of UW Hospital and Clinics hold tree-lighting ceremony
The Friends of the UW Hospital and Clinics will present its annual Love Lights Tree Lighting Ceremony on Sunday, Dec. 12.
Charter Street reopens, but more closings planned
The northbound lane of Charter Street between University Avenue and Observatory Drive reopened late last month after being closed for a year due to the Chamberlin Hall remodeling and an underground utilities project.
Service horse receives expert care from Vet School
When the horse you're dealing with is a prescription for its owner's health, the last thing you want is for the horse to succumb to its own health problems.